Tag: Volunteer

Wayzata Volunteers Brave Rain to Embark on “Dig-It Day” for City Gardens

May 14th, 2011

Johanna McCarthy plants flowers in a City of Wayzata garden.

Undeterred by cool temperatures and intermittent heavy rain, dedicated volunteers in Wayzata came together for the second annual “Dig-It Day” to plant the City of Wayzata public gardens.

Gordy and Deanne Straka & Jan and Dennis Himan helped to organize “Dig-It”, the City of Wayzata’s volunteer garden planting event.

The event, organized by co-chairs Deanne Straka and Jan Himan, saw approximately 100 volunteers gathering at Wayzata Public Works early on a rainy Saturday morning.

Before venturing out into the elements for the planting, the volunteers were treated to coffee and donuts.

Karen Golden works the dirt.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the community spirit prevailed.

This volunteer initiative has garnered statewide recognition from the League of Minnesota Cities.

Mayor Ken Willcox proudly announced that the City of Wayzata is under consideration for an award, acknowledging its pioneering efforts in this program.

Wayzata Mayor Ken Willcox and Councilwomen Mary Bader lend a helping hand at Heritage Park.

At around 9:00 AM, the volunteers dispersed to various locations across the community to carry out the planting.

The intermittent heavy rain ensured that the newly planted flowers received a natural watering as they were carefully placed into the soil.

Nadine Storms plants flowers on Lake Street.
Complimerntary Seminar on how to remove Garlic Mustard and Buckthorn

April 11th, 2011

Get Rid of Your Yard’s Invasive Garlic Mustard and Buckthorn; Wayzata Volunteers Host Free Seminar to Show You How

Wayzata city volunteers will host a free, one-hour seminar on Thursday, April 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Wayzata City Hall to teach residents how to recognize and eradicate two invasive plant species prevalent in Wayzata – garlic mustard and buckthorn.

The City Parks Department’s Scott Roberts will be the main presenter at the seminar. He will demonstrate the proper way to remove both invasive species, which have proliferated throughout the area in recent years.
Garlic mustard is a non-native biennial plant, 12 to 36 inches high, that has invaded private yards and woodlands. Its small, white flowers bloom in May. Its seeds live in soil for five years, which is why the best time to remove the plants is before they bloom.

Buckthorn, also non-native, crowds out other plants and threatens Minnesota forests. Its large, blue berries with seeds are eaten in early spring by birds and widely dispersed. Small buckthorn seedlings are simple to pull out of the ground, but if they are allowed to grow larger, they are more difficult to eradicate.

The seminar will help residents learn how to protect their properties from these unwelcome invaders.

Co-chairs of the event are Merrily Borg Babcock and John Berryhill, who coordinate volunteer projects for the Wayzata Big Woods.

No pre- registration is necessary for the April 14 seminar.
For more information, visit the city’s website www.wayzata.org or contact Merrily Borg Babcock: merrily@visi.com or 952-473-2999
Sue Schroder Honored as 2010 City of Wayzata Volunteer of the Year

January 6th, 2011

Wayzata resident, Sue Schroder, will accept the Volunteer of the Year Award from Mayor Ken Willcox at the January 18th City of Wayzata Council meeting.

This first time award was created to honor one outstanding volunteer, who best used his/her time and talent to enhance the City of Wayzata’s community services which had been reduced by budget constraints.

“Sue performed well in all three of our work areas—City Hall/Public Works administration, the Boardwalk Senior Residence activities program and the Adopt-a-Garden program,” said Lynn McCarthy, volunteer coordinator for the project.

Sue worked with City staff for several months to convert City Council minutes and resolutions from 1940-1980 into digital format through the Laserfiche document imaging system. City staff can now access scanned documents through category, date and key word search capabilities.

Working above and beyond expectations, Sue put her computer experience to good use preparing documents and adjusting software and equipment settings to ensure the most accurate scans possible. “I discovered some interesting historical twists,” Sue said, “such as a previous requirement for an equal number of male and female voting judges and a Depression-era option for residents to perform City services to help pay their City taxes.” (That program is no longer offered.)

At the Boardwalk residence, Sue spent her Saturday mornings from June to October holding individual computer workshops for the residents, covering topics such as e-mail setup, social media and anti-virus/spam issues.

Sue participated in the “Dig-It” garden experience on May 15. Along with 80 other volunteers, she helped plant eight of the City Gardens.

“The best news is that this “volunteer of the year “ will be back in 2011 working for the City of Wayzata. Her community spirit will be a hard act to follow,” said McCarthy.

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CITY OF WAYZATA: Applications being accepted for Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority

November 1st, 2008

The City of Wayzata is accepting applications for positions on the Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board (HPB), and Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Applications can be found by clicking this link: CAB Application.

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Wayzata High School Seeks Volunteers for Math and Language Arts Tutoring

October 22nd, 2008

Wayzata High School is actively seeking volunteers to assist students in grades nine through 12 with math and language arts.

The tutoring sessions are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., starting the week of November 10.

Volunteers of all skill levels in math and language arts, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced levels, are encouraged to participate.

Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure effective support. For additional information, please reach out to Wayzata Public Schools volunteer coordinator Charlene Barghini at 763-745-5208.
E Salon Celebrates Community Volunteers with Makeover Madness

May 7th, 2008

In a grand gesture of appreciation, E Salon, the upscale salon nestled in Wayzata, opened its doors on Sunday to indulge and pamper 25 outstanding volunteers from the local community. The occasion served as a momentous celebration, marking Susan Eyton’s impressive 25-year milestone in the beauty industry.

Selected through nominations, the chosen volunteers were treated to a luxurious experience, including a personalized consultation, hair color treatment, a stylish haircut, professional makeup application, and a manicure, collectively valued at $225.

The festive atmosphere was heightened with live music serenading both volunteers and onlookers. The salon buzzed with joy as attendees enjoyed cake and refreshments, creating an ambiance of shared happiness. E Salon transformed into a haven of delight on this special Sunday, as people relished in the celebratory spirit and the exceptional care provided to the deserving community volunteers.

Tag: Volunteer

Wayzata Volunteers Brave Rain to Embark on “Dig-It Day” for City Gardens

Complimerntary Seminar on how to remove Garlic Mustard and Buckthorn

Sue Schroder Honored as 2010 City of Wayzata Volunteer of the Year

CITY OF WAYZATA: Applications being accepted for Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Wayzata High School Seeks Volunteers for Math and Language Arts Tutoring

E Salon Celebrates Community Volunteers with Makeover Madness